What reading level is The Play Hat and the Sick Toad?

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad by Amy Poster is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Play Hat and the Sick Toad appropriate for?

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Play Hat and the Sick Toad?

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad is fiction.

Does The Play Hat and the Sick Toad have any content warnings?

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Play Hat and the Sick Toad?

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad by Amy Poster is 28 pages.

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad

Amy Poster

The Play Hat and the Sick Toad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Poster

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Edward the toad is no ordinary toad—he's eaten so many candy rolls that his teeth have fallen out and his warts have popped out! Living on Candy Roll Ridge, he's green, grumpy, and a little messy, but there's more to him than meets the eye. Discover why Edward's story on Candy Roll Island is one you won't forget.

Themes

Religious - ChristianChildren's FictionFamilyMoral Lessons

Quick Assessment

This early reader story for ages 5-8 features Edward, a toad who has eaten so much candy that it has affected his health and appearance. Set on Candy Roll Island, the book introduces Christian themes in a gentle, accessible way for young readers. Parents should note the mild depiction of consequences related to overindulgence and the book's focus on moral lessons.